Mobile Software Engineer - Reverse Engineering

The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are looking for a skilled Mobile Software Engineer to join a dynamic team solving real-time cyber challenges, working in the Dulles, VA area. The position requires a candidate who enjoys working on mission-focused objectives closely aligned with end users. This role will focus on developing custom software tools and techniques for the Android platform or the iOS platform leveraging reverse engineering techniques to support Computer Network Operations (CNO).

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop advanced mobile software tools for iOS and/or Android platforms
• Conduct reverse engineering of mobile applications
• Perform vulnerability analysis and developing proof-of-concept exploit software
• Debug and diagnose low-level software issues using COTS and GOTS tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support CNO missions
• Apply knowledge of networking, security, and mobile system internals
• Author and maintain technical documentation to support tools, techniques, and research
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team growth and capability

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in mobile software development (iOS, Android, or both)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Proficient in Python and C development for development and debugging
• Experience with reverse engineering tools (e.g. IDA Pro, Ghidra, gdb, WinDbg)
• Familiarity with ARM and/or x86 architecture
• Understanding of security mitigation techniques such as ASLR, DEP, NX, sandboxing
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or GitLab
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance required; MUST be willing to be put in for a Full Scope polygraph

Desired Experience:

• Native-level mobile development using Objective-C, Swift, Java, or Kotlin
• Experience with vulnerability research and exploit development
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux internals and object file formats (e.g., ELF)
• Knowledge of Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) techniques
• Understanding of mobile operating system security mechanisms (e.g., SELinux, application sandboxing)
• Experience working with low-level networking, packet inspection, and sockets programming

Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire’s 90-day mark.

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The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates. 

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.